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Title: The Freedom4um Cook Book & Beverage Guide
Source: Various Food Freaks
URL Source: http://None
Published: Aug 14, 2009
Author: The Contributors
Post Date: 2009-08-14 01:07:21 by Original_Intent
Keywords: Food, Recipes, Eats, Joe
Views: 4155
Comments: 195

This was actually, despite my teasing her, farmfriend's idea, and since I am a lifelong cook who enjoys good food I thought this would be a fun perennial thread.

This is a place to share and exchange recipes, tips, sources, and treats. I am sure that there is a lot of expertise just waiting to be tapped into. I threw beverages into the title because I love a good cup of coffee and so have spent a lot of time reading about, brewing, and enjoying good coffees.

My own strong areas in cooking are baking, Tex Mex, and Italian. I do not represent myself as an expert but as a someone who simply enjoys good food and is not uncomfortable in the kitchen.

As a long time Kitchen Gardener I am used to taking what I have harvested and using what I have and trying to be a bit creative. I have also learned some of things which are fun to grow and good to have for a different touch.

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I'll bet those are especially good if you substitute ground venison for the beef!!

X-15  posted on  2011-12-24   22:21:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

50% venison 50% pork sausage.

Now you are in the danger zone. With the right preparation and good cabbage, cooked in butter - all I can say is watch out. Addictive, but on cold snowy wet days a hot runza and a hot cup of good Joe are what keeps you running right.

I like good hot 'middle class' food. Call me crazy. With that said, I have seen Warren Buffet chow a Runza down like he had never eaten FOOD before. LOLLOL

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   22:27:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Mmmm! Too bad I can't get a Runza here unless I make it myself :-(

X-15  posted on  2011-12-24   22:29:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

The danger of "saturated fats" has been over sold. Butter is better for you than Margarine.

And tastes better too.

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James Deffenbach  posted on  2011-12-24   22:33:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

If you also mix in snickers and PBR it qualifies as a 5 star ice fishing resort.

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   22:47:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

If you are interested, you can get a batch sent from Runza still I think.

Prepared as instructed but realize re-heating a frozen runza is about as good as a t-bone.

Then you can pick a home made recipe or two. We make them better than any I've ever had. But I never take credit for it. Only my personal tastes.

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   22:51:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

A little real butter is actually really good for you. Maybe even a couple ounces a day.

A little tiny bit of margerine is poison for your system. A lot of it will reduce your life expectancy greatly. No joke.

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   22:57:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Looks good. Reminds me that I need a bottle of organic molasses.

Here's one back at you:

JUBILEE JUMBLES

My mother got all of us kids hooked on these when we were little and generally we would make them once a year at Christmastime and frost them with red and green colored frostings. As kids we always looked forward to these eagerly and once we got old enough were allowed to help. (Although my mother, a very frugal woman, never allowed us to put on as much frosting as we kids would have preferred.) You can also add a few colored sugar sprinkles if you desire. *A word of caution on food colorings - if coloring the frosting use the natural food store varieties of food colorings made from natural vegetable colorings as the standard colorings are not at all good for you even in small amounts. Typically these are best frosted whether colored or au naturel. They are a cake like cookie with lots of lift and are a little lighter than your usual chocolate chip cookie. I've included the frosting recipe following the cookie recipe.

Basic Recipe (Makes about 6 Dozen)

3/4 Cup soft shortening (Room Temperature) (Preferably organic with no hydrogenated or GMO oils)
1 1/2 Cups Light Brown Sugar (preferably light brown Muscavado as it gives the cookies a more decadently rich flavor - I like Billington's but have also used Alter-Eco) - packed (300 Grams)
3/4 Cup granulated sugar (I prefer unbleached organic cane sugar as it adds to the flavor) - (150 Grams)
1 1/2 Cups undiluted evaporated milk (1 twelve ounce can) (For even greater decadence use heavy cream although I made the last batch using half and half and had to add about an eighth of a cup more flour because the dough was too soupy.)
3 Eggs (Room Temperature)
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla (Preferably Niellsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla - expensive but worth it as you can really taste the difference.)
4 1/8 Cups All Purpose Flour - (578 Grams)
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
Optional: 2 Generous Cups Chocolate Chips i.e., 12 ounces
(Not optional as far as I'm concerned.)

Optional: 1 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut, or finely cut Dates or Raisins, or 1 12 ounce package Chocolate Chips (I always use Chocolate Chips).
1 1/2 Cup finely chopped nuts. (I tried it once and did not care for it) Something I have not yet tried is Trader Joe's Almond Meal which might be tasty.

Directions

They are the same for either sized batch as only the quantities change.

Mix the flour, soda, and salt together - either sifted or with a whisk (or a fork if you have neither a sifter or whisk) Set Aside for the moment.

This following works best in a stand type mixer but the batch and a half is manageable with a good hand mixer.

Thoroughly mix sugar, shortening, and eggs. Stir in milk and vanilla at low speed until combined. Stir in flour mixture one cup at a time until thoroughly combined. Just like a cake don't over mix but you do want it thoroughly combined with no lumps.

This is important because the batter/dough is very loose rather than a thick cookie dough. The actual finished cookies are also more cake-like than most. Chill covered with plastic wrap for at least two hours in the fridge to firm up (I usually make it a day ahead and let it chill overnight). Doing it the day before means not having so much work all in one chunk.

Baking

Pre-heat oven to 375 Degrees F or (71 Degrees Celsius)

Using a non-stick cookie sheet or one covered with a sheet of Parchment Paper (saves on clean up and makes them easier to remove without damage) measure out 1 tablespoon portions of well chilled batter onto cookie sheet (a cookie scoop is real handy here). If you have neither parchment nor a non-stick sheet then lightly grease the sheet with a dab of shortening, and you might need to do this on a lot of so-called non-stick sheets as you do not want to tear the cookies up removing them from the sheet. I always use parchment paper as it is the most foolproof.

Bake for about Ten Minutes or until cookies are turning to a light golden brown and have puffed up. Once they have come out of the oven and cooled enough to remove from the cookie sheet without damage then using a thin turner carefully remove them to a surface covered with plastic wrap or Waxed Paper and then Frost them while still warm using the following frosting recipe. I like using a small spreader to even it out a bit.

*Hint: Measure out the sugar for the frosting in advance and then make the frosting while the first sheet is in the oven. Note: The frosting will firm up as it cools so just return it to the top of the double boiler or another turn or two in the microwave to keep it pourable. You might need to add just a dash of milk or cream.

Frosting Recipe (Double this for the double batch recipe)

1 Pound confectioner's powdered cane sugar (Organic if available). If you like heavy frosting make more.
1/4 Cup Milk or Cream (Cream of course is richer)
1/4 pound real butter (one stick) (softened or melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
*Dash of salt if unsalted butter is used.

Directions:

Run the sugar through a sieve or sifter to break up any lumps into a medium sized microwave safe bowl or upper half of a double boiler. Sieving or sifting is particularly important with organic sugar that does not have chemical anti-clumping agents added.

Using a hand mixer thoroughly combine sugar, butter, and vanilla. Then adding a little bit at a time incorporate the milk or cream until you have a thick smooth consistency.

Now set the bowl with the frosting over the upper half of a double boiler and gently heat (or if you must - microwave in a microwave safe bowl starting at about 1 minute - preferably use non-reactive tempered glass - pyrex) until the frosting begins to thin and change color (it does this because you are changing the crystal structure of the sugar - which is what you are trying to do). Beat a touch more and scrape the sides of the bowl just to get everything combined well. The frosting will thin out and combine better over the heat and it does make a difference in the flavor. You'll notice the frosting changes both color and consistency. So, you do want to thoroughly heat the frosting until it is hot but not to the point of bubbling. What you are trying to achieve is a pourable/spreadable consistency which is not real thick but not thin and runny either. If you get it too thin just add a dash more sugar. Mix it again to get an even consistency.

Now, working quickly, but not too quickly, spread about a tablespoon of frosting onto each cookie.

For A Double Batch

(Instructions above are the same only the quantities change)

1 1/2 Cup soft shortening (Preferably organic with no hydrogenated or GMO oils)
3 Cups Light Brown Sugar (preferably light brown Muscavado as it gives the cookies a more decadently rich flavor - I like Billington's) - packed (600 Grams)
1 1/2 Cup granulated sugar - (150 Grams)
3 Cups undiluted evaporated milk (2 twelve ounce cans) (For even greater decadence use heavy cream.)
6 Eggs (Room Temperature)
3 Teaspoons Vanilla (Preferably Niellsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla - expensive but worth it as you can really taste the difference.)
8 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour - (578 Grams)
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
Optional: 4 gemerpous Cups Chocolate Chips (24 ounces) (Not optional as far as I'm concerned.)

Optional

2 Cups Shredded Coconut, or finely cut Dates or Raisins, or Two 12 ounce packages Chocolate Chips (24 ounces or 3 Cups) (I always use Chocolate Chips).
2 Cups finely chopped nuts. (I tried it once and did not care for it)

Original_Intent  posted on  2011-12-24   22:59:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

The health benefits of butter and butter oil.

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   23:00:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

The danger of "saturated fats" has been over sold. Butter is better for you than Margarine.

And tastes better too.

Roger that.

Original_Intent  posted on  2011-12-24   23:00:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

I converted back to butter from margarine in the early 1990's.

X-15  posted on  2011-12-24   23:05:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

You should be healthier, all things considered. Especially your teeth.

If it ain't buttered toast, I just eat it dry or maybe with jam.

Cornhuskerkid  posted on  2011-12-24   23:39:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

yuuummmm. never heard of a runza before.

christine  posted on  2011-12-24   23:54:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

oh my...those do sound scrumptious.

christine  posted on  2011-12-24   23:59:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Damn, I wish I had time to do those too. I love oatmeal raisin!

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Critter  posted on  2011-12-25   17:27:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Those oatmeal raisin cookies are great with some pecans too. Or black walnuts if they are generally available where you live.

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"If a politician found he had cannibals among his constituents, he would promise them missionaries for dinner." Mencken

"..if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..."  Lawrence M. Vance

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James Deffenbach  posted on  2011-12-25   21:44:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Damn, I wish I had time to do those too. I love oatmeal raisin!

They are good. What I do is I'll make a batch (or two) and then form the cookies with a scoop - placing them very close together on a sheet (or waxed paper plate) and stick them into the freezer until they are good and set - about 2 hours - and then bag them in a zip lock bag (or tupperware). Then when I want some I just take out as many as I want and bake them fresh. That way it is quick and easy when you want a few. Works good with chocolate chip cookies too. I also do it with sugar cookies.

Original_Intent  posted on  2011-12-25   22:38:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cans (16 ounces, each) refried beans
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix in refried beans until combined. Stir in taco seasoning.

Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the top with both cheeses.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese in melted and slightly browned. Serve with tortilla chips.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

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farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-12   15:15:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

White Chicken Enchiladas *These are seriously so so good*

10 soft taco shells
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese ( I like the Kraft Tex Mex)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream ( I use Greek yogurt)
1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies (these are not hot)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan
2. Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
4. Stir in sour cream and chilies. Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-12   15:19:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

yummy, sounds dangerously close to King Ranch Chicken (that we've loved for years here) -

www.ro-tel.com/recipes-King-Ranch-Chicken-3541.html

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Lod  posted on  2013-07-12   16:42:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

ooooo bookmarked thanks!

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

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Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-12   20:26:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
7 cups water
3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cubed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.

In the same dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon; remove and set aside. Leave two tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the skillet.

Saute the potatoes, onion, and garlic in the rendered bacon fat over medium or low-medium heat. Saute until the onion begins to be translucent and the potatoes have are still a little firm, but are beginning to soften.

Add the sausage, bacon, 7 cups water, and 3 chicken bouillon cubes to the pot. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-12   23:52:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Kool Freaken Chicken

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 beaten eggs
4 tablespoons oil

For the coating

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Directions:

1. Sift together all the coating ingredients and place in a clean plastic bag. Coat each chicken piece first with the beaten egg, then with the flour mixture in the bag. Make sure you coat each piece completely with the flour.

2. Heat the oil in a skillet. Brown the chicken in oil slowly, uncovered. Once browned, cover the skillet and keeping frying on a very gentle heat until the chicken is fully cooked. Place on paper towels to drain out the excess oil.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-13   12:49:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

take one was deleted. forgot to ping everyone.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-22   19:07:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

"Blackberry Pie Bars"

Ingredients:
Crust and Topping
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled

Fruit Filling:
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup flour
pinch salt
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp almond extract
2 (16-oz) packages frozen blackberries, thawed and drained

Directions:
To make the crust and topping, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to mix. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes, and add to the flour mixture. Process until the butter is evenly distributed but the mixture is still crumbly, 30-60 seconds.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to use as the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan, and bake 12-15 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes.

To make the filling, whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then add the sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, lemon zest, and almond extract. Gently fold in the berries and spoon the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture evenly over the filling, and bake 45 to 55 minutes.

Cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars, or scoop out of the pan to serve cobbler-style.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-22   19:08:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Damn...that reads yummy, yummy.

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Lod  posted on  2013-07-22   19:46:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Damn! You would put that up when I'm on a diet. (Grumble, mumble, piss, and moan.) :-)

I love blackberry most anything. If I knew where the cookbook was I'd get even by posting "The Silver Palate's" recipe for Blackberry Mousse.

The best Blackberry Pie I ever had was the one served at a local diner. They also had the best Hamburgers in town (only used real Ground Chuck, Best Foods/Hellman's Mayo, and Mrs. Neushin's Kosher Dills - a local delicacy. I used to play Tennis with her Grandson and the recipe was a closely held secret.)

Original_Intent  posted on  2013-07-22   19:53:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Damn! You would put that up when I'm on a diet.

LOL not far behind you my dear.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-22   23:29:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Cracker Barrel chicken n' dumplins

Ingredients:
2 cups Flour
½ teaspoons Baking Powder
1 pinch Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Cup butterMilk, A Bit Less Than A Full Cup (you can use regular milk if needed)
2 quarts Chicken Broth
3 cups Cooked Chicken

Preparation Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in the milk, mixing with a fork until the dough forms a ball.

Heavily flour a work surface. You’ll need a rolling pin and something to cut the dumplings with. I like to use a pizza cutter. I also like to use a small spatula to lift the dumplings off the cutting surface.

Roll the dough out thin with a heavily floured rolling pin. Dip your cutter in flour and cut the dumplings in squares about 2"x2". It’s okay for them not to be exact. Just eye ball it. Some will be bigger, some smaller, some shaped funny.

Use the floured spatula to put them on a heavily floured plate. Just keep flouring between the layers of dumplings.

To cook them, bring the broth to a boil. Drop the dumplings in one at a time, stirring while you add them. The extra flour on them will help thicken the broth. Cook them for about 15-20 minutes or until they not doughy tasting. Add the cooked chicken to the pot and you’re done!

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-25   11:38:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

10 MINUTE CAKE BATTER FUDGE - YUM!

Ingredients
1 cup yellow cake mix
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter or margarine, cut into small squares
1/4 cup milk or 1/8 cup soy milk
sprinkles (optional)

Instructions
Mix cake mix and icing sugar in microwave-safe bowl. Add butter and milk. Don’t stir.

Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir immediately until completely combined. Add sprinkles. Do not over mix as sprinkle color may bleed.

Spread into greased pan. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

* Makes one 6 x 6” container, or double for an 8 x 8” pan.
** Notes: If the batter comes out too runny, stir in about 1 tsp or sugar or cake mix at a time until stiff. If too thick to stir in all components, slowly add 1/2 tsp of milk at a time, but batter should be thick!

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-28   19:22:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK-POT CHICKEN

2lb. Chicken tenderloin chunks
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce

Combine all together, cook in Crock-pot 6-8 hours...that's it! Done!

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-28   19:25:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting~YUM

1/2 C quick cooking oatmeal
3/4 C boiling water
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C brown sugar
2/3 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1/4 C of shortening

Mix the oatmeal with the boiling water, stir and cover. Mix the remaining ingredients then stir in the oatmeal mixture. Grease and flour a 9×9 pan. Pour batter into pan and bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes.

Coconut Pecan Frosting:

3 TBS melted butter
1/3 C brown sugar
1/2 C sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 C chopped nuts
2 TBS milk
1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Carefully spread frosting over the top of the cake. Broil until coconut is just brown. Watch very closely – it doesn’t take long. Cool, slice and serve.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-28   19:29:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

This. Sounds. Great.

X-15  posted on  2013-07-28   20:53:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

one of the few benefits of facebook, lots of great recipes.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-28   23:36:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

one of the few benefits of facebook, lots of great recipes.

You could probably compile "The Combined CIA and NSA Cook Book". :-)

"“Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.” ~ Gautama Siddhartha — The Buddha

Any sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from evil. ~ Unk (Paraphrase of Clarke's 3rd Law: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.")

Original_Intent  posted on  2013-07-28   23:44:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

You could probably compile "The Combined CIA and NSA Cook Book". :-)

probably but I'm sure I'm on their list already, might as well get something out of it. LOL

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-07-29   1:34:39 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Baked Cheese & Broccoli Patties

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 onion - chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli - defrosted
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs - beaten
salt/pepper

instructions:
preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, add in the garlic and onions. Season with salt/pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are garlic are tender, set aside to cool.

Add the broccoli to a kitchen towel. Wrap the towel around the broccoli and squeeze out the extra moisture. Pour the drained broccoli into a large bowl, add the onion and garlic and mix gently.

To the same bowl, add the panko, the cheeses, eggs, and salt/pepper to taste. Mix together and form into patties, place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-08-02   10:40:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

Sounds delicious.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2013-08-02   11:45:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

7 Up Biscuits

4 cups Bisquick
1 cup sour cream
1 cup 7-up
1/2 cup melted butter

Mix bisquick, sour cream and 7 up. Dough will be very soft - don't worry Knead and fold dough until coated with your baking mix. Pat dough out and cut biscuits using a round biscuit / cookie cutter. Melt butter in bottom of cookie sheet pan or 9x13 casserole dish. Place biscuits on top of melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until brown at 425 degrees,

A study group recently released its findings as to the best presidents of the United States of America.

Obama has been rated as the 4th best president ever:

Reagan and 9 others tied for first, 15 presidents tied for second, 18 tied for third, and Obama came in fourth.

farmfriend  posted on  2013-08-04   19:08:13 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

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